Bellerin wants move but Barca lose interest

Hector Bellerin has decided he wants to leave Arsenal for a return to Barcelona, but the Catalan side are no longer interested in him, Mundo Deportivo claims.

Barca have pursued the right-back in recent transfer windows, but could not persuade the Gunners to let him go. Now as Arsenal continue to struggle under Arsene Wenger, the Spain international has decided he would like to make the switch to Camp Nou.

However, Barca are confident that Nelson Semedo is blossoming into the ideal option for the position and will keep their faith in him at the expense of a potential move for Bellerin.

Klopp fancies Carvajal

The report claims the German boss wants to bring the Spain international to Anfield, suggesting the funds recouped from Coutinho’s sale would be more than enough to land the 26-year-old.

Madrid, however, would be reluctant to let go of the defender, who is understood to have no intention of leaving the Santiago Bernabeu.

Conte could continue at Chelsea – on one condition…

Antonio Conte’s could continue at Chelsea into the new season, The Sun reports, but only if the Italian stops complaining to the club’s board about their transfer activity.

Conte’s future at Stamford Bridge has been the subject of speculation all season after the former Italy boss questioned the board’s commitment to bringing in quality players.

The British tabloid however claims that the London club’s hierarchy are willing to wipe the slate clean should the 48-year-old put a lid on his complaints.

Man Utd ‘too slow’ to offer De Gea new deal

Manchester United have been ‘too slow’ in offering David De Gea a new and improved deal as reported interest from Real Madrid begins to rear its head once again, according to Yahoo Sport .

The Spain international is widely regarded as one of the best keepers in the world, yet his wages have fallen significantly behind top earners such as Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba.

As such, it is claimed that sources close to the player feel like United should be doing more to express their commitment to the in-demand shot-stopper.

Malcolm high on Bayern’s wishlist

Jupp Heynckes has confirmed that Bordeaux winger Malcom is high up Bayern Munich’s transfer wishlist.

The 20-year-old, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Tottenham, is set to leave Ligue 1 at the end of the season.

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Mahrez wants Roma move

Riyad Mahrez is determined to leave Leicester City and is looking to force a move to Roma, according to Corriere dello Sport .

The Algeria international went on strike to secure a transfer to Manchester City in January, but was forced to return to training with the Foxes when a deadline day deal fell through.

Roma looked to sign Mahrez last summer, but could not meet Leicester’s asking price. They are hopeful that an agreement can be reached with Mahrez eager to leave the King Power Stadium.

Barca fearful of Messi’s release clause

Barcelona’s financial and strategy director Pancho Schroder believes that Lionel Messi’s €700m release clause may not be high enough to ward off other clubs.

Messi’s current Barca contract runs until 2021, and includes a stipulation that allows him to leave for €700m. Despite the fact that it would be over three times more than the current transfer record, Schroder thinks that a rival team may be willing to make an offer.

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Inter back in for Rabiot

Inter will make another attempt to sign PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to Calciomercato .

The club’s technical co-ordinator Walter Sabatini is a big fan of the 22-year-old, and will make a move for him if Inter can return to the Champions League.

Rabiot’s contract at PSG expires in 2019, and Inter are hoping to use this as a bargaining tool.

Man Utd confident in new Martial deal

Manchester United are confident that Anthony Martial will sign a new deal with the Old Trafford outfit, according to ESPN .

The France international has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez, and Juventus, Arsenal and Tottenham are keen to take advantage.

Jose Mourinho’s side are ready to re-open talks with the 22-year-old, who has 15 months left on his current deal.

Barca scouting four Ajax prospects

With the core of the Barcelona team against, the Catalan club are looking toward Dutch club Ajax to find the next wave of young talent, reports Diario Gol .

The Spanish club have sent scouts to look at Justin Kluivert, Matthijs de Ligt, Donny van de Beek and Frenkie de Jong.

All four players fit the Barcelona style, and all four are 20 or younger.